Detroit Lions Beat L.A. Rams in Riveting 24-23 Victory
All of Detroit held their breath on Sunday night (Jan. 14), as the Detroit Lions hosted the Los Angeles Rams in a NFL Wild Card playoff game. Every Detroit Lions fan I talked to could hardly sleep or eat leading up to this game. Everyone knew this would be a close game, and boy, was it. I can’t remember being so stressed out watching a game. The Lions have come so far this year, and I just didn’t want to see it all end, after everything this team has done to get to the top of the NFC. But, yes, my friend, the Detroit Lions beat the L.A. Rams, and it was beautiful. So beautiful.
The game got extra tight in the final quarter. How tight? Well, the final score was 24-23. To say this was a riveting victory is really an understatement. Watching Jared Goff, Dan Campbell and the team walk around the field after the clock went down to zero was a very emotional moment for the team and Lions fans. This win means so much to Detroit. We’ve been waiting decades for this moment, and it’s here. This is our year, Detroit. Buckle up, because we’ll have another home playoff game next weekend.
The Wild Card weekend continues on Monday (Jan. 15). The Buffalo Bills vs. Pittsburgh Steelers game that was originally scheduled for Sunday got moved to Monday, due to weather. Not that the weather will be all that better on Monday. But, that game takes place at 4:30 p.m. ET. Then, the Philadelphia Eagles travel to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at 8:15 p.m. We’ll talk about all of this and more Monday on my podcast, “The Squad with Anne Erickson.” You can listen to last week’s episode below, where we foreshadow this win. Reach out to me with your thoughts here.
10 Celebrities Who Could Be at Ford Field for the Playoffs
Eminem
This is an obvious one. Slim Shady is huge Detroit Lions fan. The platinum-certified artist and Mom’s Spaghetti owner even appeared on an episode of “Hard Knocks” with them. If you’re going to be on one celebrity to be at this game, I’d go with Eminem.
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Big Sean
While it’s less certain than Eminem being at the playoff game, it’s still likely that Big Sean will show up. He’s a big Lions fan, and even though he lives in Los Angeles now, how could he turn down the chance to see the Lions against a Los Angeles team? I think it’s happening.
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Tim Allen
Here’s another one that wouldn’t surprise me. Tim Allen of “Home Improvement” fame is no stranger to attending Detroit Lions fans. He grew up in the metro area, so he loves his lions.
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Jeff Daniels
I put this in the maybe category. Jeff Daniels is one of Michigan’s biggest comedic superstars. The “Dumb and Dumber” still lives in the area and oversees the Purple Rose Theatre in Chelsea, Michigan. I think he should come to this game and help cheer on his team.
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Keegan-Michael Key
Keegan-Michael Key is a big Detroit Lions fan and also very proud of being from Detroit. I totally see this happening. He also recently told Jimmy Kimmel that he would totally lose his cool if the Lions won a Super Bowl.
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Jalen Rose
Jalen Rose, a famed member of the University of Michigan Wolverines’ “Fab Five,” is a big Detroit fan. He’s also a sports analyst, so checking out this game would be of great interest to him. I think he’ll be there. Just a hunch.
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Flavor Flav
Yes, you could see Flavor Flav at the Detroit Lions game. Why? Well, he lives between Michigan and Las Vegas. He was also recently spotted at one of Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour” shows at Ford Field.
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Kid Rock
Not sure if I would count on it, but Kid Rock loves Detroit teams. Yes, he lives in Nashville now. But, he could make the trip in for this big moment.
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Jack White
Jack White performed the National Anthem at the 2022 Opening Day game for the Detroit Tigers. Even though he lives in Nashville, he’s a big Detroit fan. He could make it in for this game.
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Barry Sanders
I would love to see Barry Sanders at this game. We can add a long list of former NFL players to this list, too, of possible guys who will be at the game, including Calvin Johnson and Herman Moore. Let’s go.
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More
We could spot more celebrities, too. I’m thinking that to represent MSU, Tom Izzo will be there. I’m also guessing Jim Harbaugh will be at the game, unless he’s saving all of his cheering power for his brother’s team, the Baltimore Ravens.
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